An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner to join our team within the Infectious Diseases Unit, Ward GC at Raigmore Hospital.
We are looking for a motivated, caring and compassionate individual who can work well under pressure, who either has experience working in an Infectious Diseases Unit or is looking to gain experience and develop a career within a specialised clinical environment. The Infectious Diseases Unit is a 30-bed unit that cares for a wide range of patients with infections and general medical conditions, comprising 18 infectious diseases beds and 12 general medical beds.
Successful candidates will provide support to the nursing team on the nursing management of patients with a known or suspected infection and deliver specific aspects of care. You should be able to work well as part of a large and diverse multidisciplinary team including our Infection Control Team, OPAT, and Tissue Viability teams to name a few. Candidates should have excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit coupled with a sense of humour. Candidates should have enthusiasm to work, learn and develop yourself and colleagues within an exciting and challenging high pressure environment.
Essential Criteria:
1. Assistant Practitioners are required to have completed a relevant qualification at SCQF level 7-8 or above. Examples of common qualifications include Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/D) or Professional Development Award (PDA) at Level 8.
2. A minimum of three National Qualifications, including a Standard Grade pass (or equivalent) in English and two other subjects.
3. Good communication skills and a strong command of both written and spoken English.
Trainee Route:
Applicants who do not currently hold a relevant SCQF Level 7–8 qualification may be considered for a Trainee Assistant Practitioner post. In this case, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a specified training programme to achieve the necessary qualifications. Failure to successfully complete the programme may result in redeployment. The option to join the team as a trainee can be discussed at interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.